Cave of Bones A True Story of Discovery, Adventure, and Human Origins by Lee Berger, John Hawks
45.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
A true-life scientific adventure story, this thrilling book takes the reader deep into South African caves to discover fossil remains that compel a monumental reframing of the human family tree. In the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle though impossibly small openings in the ...Show more
The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
70.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
A 50th anniversary edition of the book that brought down the Soviet Union - now with an introduction from Solzhenitsyn's widow detailing the dramatic story of its publication ' The Gulag Archipelago helped to bring down an empire. Its importance can hardly be exaggerated' Doris Lessing, Sunday Telegraph ...Show more
Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
40.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
We could have an uninhabitable earth in a century. It could take 26 minutes and 40 seconds. An edge-of-your-seat non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the ...Show more
Who Owns the Moon? : In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space by A. C. Grayling
39.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Ra ...Show more
American Mother by Colum McCann Dianne Foley
39.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
The English language has no specific word for the parent that has lost a child. There exist words for orphan, widow and widower, but there is no word that captures and conveys this tragic type of loss. It has been eleven years since Diane Foley's son, the American journalist James Foley, was kidnapped ...Show more
Baker Bleu: Bake It Till You Make It by Mike Russell
55.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
Baker Bleu The Book is a cookbook of sorts. At least, it has 70 plus delicious, inventive recipes for anyone who wants to emulate the best bread and Roman-style sourdough pizza bases in Melbourne. And those who are sandwich fiends (like Neil Perry), or who aspire to resourcefulness with leftover br ...Show more
How Migration Really Works: A Factful Guide to the Most Divisive Issue in Politics by Hein de Haas
40.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
An authoritative and myth-busting analysis that tells us why we're wrong about migration Global migration is not at an all-time high. The climate emergency will not lead to mass migration. Border restrictions have actually produced more migration. These statements might sound like they completely contra ...Show more
The Menopause Brain: The New Science for Women To Navigate Midlife and Optimise Brain Health for Later Years by Lisa Mosconi
38.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain outlines the latest science showing how to navigate perimenopause and menopause successfully, and come out the other side with an even better brain. Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as t ...Show more
Pace Yourself - How to Have Energy in an Exhausting World by Amy Arthur
40.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby
28.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
The memoir from Australia's much-loved comedian, Hannah Gadsby, whose stand-up show and self-described swan-song, Nanette, played to sold-out houses in Australia, the UK and the US. Its launch on Netflix, and subsequent Emmy and Peabody wins, took Nanette (and Hannah) to the world.
101 Ways to Find Calm: How to use your body to soothe your mind by Rebekah Ballagh
30.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
Scientifically backed methods, with influences from somatic therapy practices, polyvagal exercises, mindfulness, breath work, meditation and yin yoga. Learn how to safely feel and process your emotions, how to rewire your brain and nervous system, and how to deeply connect with yourself.
How to Speak Whale - A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication by Tom Mustill
28.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction
'Fascinating' Greta Thunberg'Extraordinary' Merlin Sheldrake'A must-read' New Scientist'Enthralling' George Monbiot'Brilliant' Philip HoareWildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill had always liked whales. But when one breached onto his kayak, nearly killing him, he became obsessed.This book traces his extraordina ...Show more